Pit Fight
Instant
Target creature you control fights another target creature. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
- CMC
- 2
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- GR
- Rarity
- common
- Set
- RNA Guild Kit
- Price
- $0.40
- EDHREC rank
- #10756
Pit Fight puts a target-you-control into a fight with any other creature — instant-speed, two mana, and it replaces itself in Neyith of the Dire Hunt builds by triggering her draw. It's the cleanest green removal spell available at common, and there's no real reason to run a slower alternative.
Best Commanders
Commanders with the highest synergy
Neyith of the Dire Hunt
Neyith of the Dire Hunt triggers a card draw the moment Pit Fight resolves, turning a removal spell into a two-mana removal spell that replaces itself — which is why it shows up in over 40% of Neyith lists.
Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Maarika, Brutal Gladiator deals damage to herself whenever she fights, so Pit Fight doubles as a way to stack deathtouch triggers while clearing a blocker at instant speed.
Wolverine, Best There Is
Wolverine, Best There Is has indestructible and gets stronger when he takes damage, making Pit Fight a combat trick that removes a threat and pumps him simultaneously.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
Commander is where Pit Fight earns its keep — fight spells are one of green's few reliable paths to instant-speed interaction, and a two-mana version that hits any creature at sorcery-speed parity is a staple in creature-heavy builds. In Pauper it's a legitimate removal option in green aggro and stompy, where the common-only card pool makes flexible interaction scarce. Competitive formats like Modern and Pioneer don't want it — better single-target options exist at the same cost, and fight spells are inherently risky when your creature can die in the exchange. Legacy and Vintage have no interest; Pit Fight simply isn't powerful enough for those environments.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.40 bulk tier
At $0.40, Pit Fight sits firmly in bulk territory and is unlikely to move — it's been printed multiple times and is available at essentially any game store. Grab a copy without hesitation; there's no reason to spend more.
Explore
Sources
Mentioned
- Neyith of the Dire Hunt
- Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
- Wolverine, Best There Is
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.